Name: Marcella Hazan's Tomato Sauce with Butter and Onion
Ingredients: 2 cups canned imported Italian tomatoes (whole with their juices); 5 Tbsp. butter; 1 medium sweet onion, peeled and cut in half; salt, to taste

Ingredients

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2 cups canned imported Italian tomatoes (whole with their juices)
5 Tbsp. butter
1 medium sweet onion, peeled and cut in half
salt, to taste

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the tomatoes and juices, butter, onion and a pinch or two of salt.
Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
Cook, uncovered, at a steady simmer for 45 minutes.
Stir occasionally, mashing any large pieces of tomato with the back of a wooden spoon.
Remove onion before serving.